India, July 21 -- Comedian and actor Vir Das has joined a growing number of Indian celebrities throwing their weight behind the ongoing student protests in Delhi. A large number of Indian youths are protesting against the alleged irregularities in the Indian education system, including paper leaks, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. On Tuesday, Vir Das took to X to question Indian artistes' silence on the matter.

On Tuesday morning, Vir took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "If you're an Indian live artist. I hope you understand the sheer hypocrisy of not speaking up for young people, and then trying to sell them tickets later. The sheer luxury of being a silent viewer to what an Indian crowd cares abou...